18 comments:

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I think I would give them the rundown of what my day to day is like and explain that unlike him/her I don't always have to be surrounded by people to show my worth and that not only do I enjoy having a minute or two to myself, but I'm confident and comfortable enough with myself to do so in public.

Etiquette does not dictate that a person must respond to snide comments. Quite the opposite, actually, by ignoring the comment you will have "risen above" participating in the same kind of behavior. Ignore it and enjoy your meal in peace.

Wow. That's kind of funny. As much as I'd want to go over and defend my honor, I would just sit there and smile (smirk). I'm not one for causing scenes in public and I know if I go over and say something snarky, it'll turn into a "thing". Some women feel as if they should travel in packs. Then there's the rest of us that enjoy solitude and our own company. That's not pitiful, that's called confident and secure.

I've never been asked to join a group while dining out alone. I just know that at this point in my life, I'm so comfortable with me, myself and I that I could careless what someone said. Especially if they don't even know me personally.

I agree with the other ladies. I would ignore the comment. I love, love to go out with a group. I have friends and I love them dearly. There are sometimes I just really need some alone time. I seldom get alone time to reflect on the many things going on in our busy life. I doubt I would have heard the comment if I was in my "alone zone". I usually have my planner, a journal, and pen ready to plan or reflect if I'm at a resturant. Everything goes back in my bag when the meal arrives. I will be shameless about enjoying every bite of my meal without kids or conversation. Alone time is not pathetic! Maybe it's just the friends I choose, but I don't know any of my friends who wouldn't love a meal alone once in a while.What was it Ralphie said? "My mother had not eaten a hot meal in 15 years" I now know why that was funny!

I agree with Creole in DC. Buy their drinks and smile. That is completely rude! How can they assume you were lonely? SmH. My grandmother always said, "When you AssUme, You make and ASS out of U not ME."I agree lol.